Part I: Inequality for All

Overview:  We have been reading a novel about a man named Equality-2527.  If Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem is a cautionary tale about the dangers of conformity and government control, how do we take action in today's society?  In his documentary, Inequality for All Robert Reich addresses this issue from the economic viewpoint and explains how it impacts all Americans.

Directions:  Today, we will begin watching Inequality for All.  While you watch, please take notes.  In this blog space, jot down your initial questions and impressions in Three (3) paragraphs using direct evidence from the documentary.  Please use the list of questions from Robert Reich's website to help us begin our discussion. 

Study Questions

1)  Describe a moment from the film really sticking with you – maybe you found it particularly inspiring or particularly troubling. What was it about that moment that is so memorable?

2)  Imagine going home and telling a friend about this film. What would you say?

3)  What parts of the film were surprising or made you sit back and say, “Hmmm, I need to think more about that? Or, “Wow, I never thought about that.”

Visit the webiste:

http://inequalityforall.com/

View this brief explanation about the economic structure in America, which is similar to Reich's.